GREAT SHAPE BARBIE

YEAR: 1983

PURCHASE CONDITION: Boxed 

PURCHASE DATE: Fall 2004

MOLD: Superstar

OUTFIT DETAILS: Original obviously.

NOTES: I bought this doll back in 2004 when I was doing a museum studies class. I don't remember the exact project, but my idea was likely a Barbie exhibit, so I grabbed this doll to use as a prop for the presentation. I had Great Shape when I was little, but it was my neighbors who had this version with the little Walkman. Kid me loved how it actually opened and the little tape could come out. I've kept this girl in the box ever since, but maybe I'll open her up soon. 

LOCKET SURPRISE KAYLA

YEAR: 1993

PURCHASE CONDITION: Boxed 

PURCHASE DATE: November 2025

MOLD: Teresa

OUTFIT DETAILS: 1993 Classique Collection Flower Shower. Complete outfit worn.  

NOTES: While this is not my version of Kayla, I think this is one of the prettiest uses of the Teresa mold. 

SUNSATIONAL MALIBU BARBIE

YEAR: 1983

PURCHASE CONDITION: Boxed 

PURCHASE DATE: November 2025

MOLD: Spanish

OUTFIT DETAILS: Original. I have plans to get her something new. 

NOTES: Ah, the childhood favorite from my Barbie book! I really thought this doll was so pretty and she is. Mine has a couple little flaws, but I was happy to get her for a lower price. What a gorgeous face. My very first Barbie was the purple swimsuit blonde Barbie from this line. (This one is prettier.)

CALIFORNIA DREAM MIDGE

YEAR: 1987

PURCHASE CONDITION: Boxed 

PURCHASE DATE: November 2025

MOLD: Steffie

OUTFIT DETAILS: 1990 Jeans Weekend. Shoes are from Locket Surprise Kayla. Jewelry original.  

NOTES: Another California Dream cutie. I always love Midge. 

CALIFORNIA DREAM TERESA

YEAR: 1987

PURCHASE CONDITION: Boxed

PURCHASE DATE: November 2025 

MOLD: Spanish

OUTFIT DETAILS: 1990 Jeans Weekend line. Shoes are from childhood. The pair that came with the outfit were weirdly light considering this is a neon denim line. Jewelry original.

NOTES: Another Spanish mold! This might be the lightest Teresa I own, which is odd, considering she's in a California-themed line. She's still tan, just not as tan as other Teresas I have or the previous Spanish mold dolls. She's got a super cute face. I love her. 

BENETTON SHOPPING MARINA

YEAR: 1991 

PURCHASE CONDITION: Boxed

PURCHASE DATE: November 2025

MOLD: Kira

OUTFIT DETAILS: Original

NOTES: This is my other favorite purchase from this year. I instantly fell in love with this girl when I saw her on eBay, and was thrilled to manage to afford one. She was like half the price of the others being sold at the time. I love these colors. I think this is my favorite of all the Benetton outfits. Weird that I like the only pink and purple outfit when I usually gravitate more toward red, orange and green if they're offered, but this is just a fun outfit. I think maybe because it's a little less over the top than a lot of Benetton. She is absolutely stunning though. Right up there with Dana and Miko as a favorite with this mold. 

BENETTON KIRA

YEAR: 1990

PURCHASE CONDITION: Boxed

PURCHASE DATE: October 2025

MOLD: Kira

OUTFIT DETAILS: Original. I love the skirt material. 

NOTES: I recently became obsessed with the Benetton line and the Shopping versions seemed completely out of reach, so I got the first series Kira instead. I believe this is my only Kira mold doll that's actually named Kira!